Paediatric Audiology and Specialist Audiologist Services

At Hearlink, our audiologists are trained to carry out a wide range of specialist audiology tests, including objective electrophysiological evaluations of the auditory system and subjective (age appropriate) behavioural audiometric testing. Our specialist services are offered for both adults and children, providing comprehensive hearing testing for the whole family.

Central Auditory Processing (CAP) testing is typically used for school age children who are experiencing signs of distraction, selective hearing and learning difficulties. However, it can also be performed on adults who show signs of poor listening, especially in noisy environments and groups. A CAP evaluation can assist in identifying whether your child has difficulty interpreting and storing auditory information. The outcome of the assessment provides information to assist parents and teachers in improving a child’s listening abilities. This might be in the form of hearing aids or other treatment methods.

Hearlink’s audiologists for children are able to perform objective electrophysiological evaluations of the auditory pathway, including the cochlea, brainstem and auditory cortex. These auditory tests are performed preliminarily to measure the hearing threshold for specific frequencies within the speech frequency range. They’re referred to as 'objective' tests as they involve an 'evoked nerve potential' response to the sound stimulus that’s not dependent on the person's level of co-operation.

If you’d like to know more about our paediatric audiology services, contact Hearlink today on 03 9326 2231.

About Hearlink

At HEARLINK we are committed to helping people hear the beauty of sound again. Our hearing care experts use best practices and state-of-the-art equipment in the evaluation of hearing impairment. We are a dedicated team of Audiologists, technicians and receptionists in the provision of hearing care.